A PLACE TO GATHER & ENJOY

Artful American Cuisine – from the hearth, made with our hands, right here in Evanston! Combining ingredients you can pronounce into dishes you can’t resist. Honey butter fries, hen of the woods roasted mushrooms, or crispy herb roasted chicken with mousseline mashed potatoes – we aim to create what you crave.

Come with family, bring a date, or invite your whole social squad! Next of Kin Restaurant is a place to gather and enjoy good food, good drink, and good company.

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Our Chef

In one of the toughest businesses in the world, Chef Marco Bahena is a standout for his talent, passion, commitment and kindness.

He got his first taste of the culinary world while working as a prep cook and dishwasher at his uncle’s Michigan restaurant. After graduating from Chicago’s Kendall College, Bahena sought opportunities to travel and work in Europe, beginning in the culinary epicenter of Basque Country in northern Spain.
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Happening at the Restaurant

Toast New Years in the Neighborhood!

Featuring over a dozen bottles of bubbly, Chef Marco’s favorite holiday dishes, champagne infused desserts, & more!

PRO TIP: Book late & stay through midnight for a complimentary champagne toast & honey butter fries!

Have somewhere to be? We get it. Book between 4:30-5:30pm & receive a complimentary eclair for everyone in your party!

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CATERING & EVENTS AT NEXT OF KIN

Our warm private event space is ready to be customized for you. Whether hosting a rehearsal dinner, baby shower, birthday party, or office luncheon, invite your guests to gather & enjoy with Next of Kin Events!

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Our Menu

To Start

chicken fried scallop shooter 3

house-made fennel slaw

squash & ricotta tartine 10

hearth roasted Lake Breeze squash, chestnuts, pomegranate, toasted sourdough

lamb meatballs pozole 11

crispy tortilla, pickled red onion, guajillo broth, fresh cilantro & lime

local honey butter fries 8

hidden acres honey butter glaze, crispy waffle fries

beer broiled p.e.i. mussels 16

guanciale garlic broth, Danika’s herbs & flowers, grilled sourdough, roullie

tuna tataki 12

ahi tuna jicama, sesame lime marinade

crispy brussels & cotija 9

lemon & fresh cracked pepper aioli

butterkin squash bisque 6

Lake Breeze apples, lebanese spices, candied pecans

Plates

fried chicken 22

Gerber’s Amish Farm chicken, house-baked cheddar chive biscuit, cayenne Hidden Acres honey

charred harissa lamb shank 24

za’atar, oregano, preserved lemon rub, duck fat-braised lentils

great lakes rainbow trout 22

eggplant caponata, cauliflower polenta, green grapes, crispy capers

lobster & scallop linguine 23

maine lobster, bay scallops, bacon, peas, parmesan herb cream

center-cut prime filet 40

Halpern’s prime filet mignon, heavenly mash, beef jus, fine herb salad

miso mirin fresh atlantic salmon 24

lemongrass, gingered rice, crispy kale, pickled peach

spicy curry bowl 18

purple cauliflower, pickled eggplant, pearl onions, romanesco, ginger jasmine rice, coconut curry sauce

hanger steak & onion rings 26

Halpern’s beef, citrus gremolata, crispy shallot onion rings

kin burger 14

duck fat-roasted onions, shallot mayo, american cheese, brioche bun, served with fries add nueske’s bacon 2

Greens

local gem greens 6

boston bib, pickled red onion, cotija, lemon vinaigrette

roasted winter 13

green & purple kale, crispy chickpeas, red lentil, roasted Lake Breeze squash, watermelon radish, feta, butternut vinaigrette

tahini miso chicken 15

gerber’s amish farm hearth-roasted chicken, harvest greens, rainbow carrot ribbons, candied pecans, tahini-miso dressing

kale caesar 10

mighty vine tomatoes, parmesan, paprika breadcrumbs, dairy-free caesar dressing

add chicken 5 – add salmon 7 – add tofu 4

Order Pickup Order Delivery

Next of Kin bar serves craft cocktails, local beer, and an ever-evolving wine list designed to delight our guests.

We aim to create a whimsical reverie of eating, drinking, and enjoying the company of others – no pretension allowed. Happy hour happens daily from 4-6pm, weekend brunch cocktails abound, and late night specials let the good times last. Pull up a chair & we’ll start pouring. See you soon at Next of Kin bar!

Cocktails

lover of all things

ford’s gin, seasonal fruit shrub, lemon, simple, egg white, angostura bitters

sweater weather

prosecco, spiced pear, aperol, lemon, bitters

witching hour

old forester bourbon, tamarind-coriander syrup, allspice dram, angostura bitters, lime

blue forest

ketel one botanical, prosecco, cassis, cranberry, lemon, purple basil

house rules

tequila blanco, cointreau, lime, cilantro, roasted jalapeno-agave syrup

i’m on it

aged guyanese rum, fernet branca, nitro milk stout, lime cordial, cherry bitters

riverwalk

templeton rye, banana infusion, black walnut, vermouth

ginger’s delicious

vodka, ginger liqueur, guava nectar, lemon juice, prosecco float

sage advice

aged guyanese rum, maple, sage, black pepper, white sage smoke

Brunch Cocktails

champagne & sprinkles

hank’s vodka, champagne, vanilla, dry curacao, rainbow sprinkle finish

sweater weather

prosecco, spiced pear, aperol, lemon, bitters

chai-town train

white rum, chai tea, ginger liqueur, honey, angostura bitters

blue forest

ketel one botanical, prosecco, cassis, cranberry, lemon, purple basil

inside scoop

waffle-cone-infused bourbon, strawberry, orange bitters, vanilla & citrus ice pearls

stormy morning

hank’s vodka, charcoal lemonade, lime cordial, ginger ale, lime juice

i’m on it

aged guyanese rum, fernet branca, nitro milk stout, lime cordial, cherry bitters

mr. positive

tequila blanco, avocado, fire-roasted poblano, lime, black pepper, mint

mull it over (served hot)

bourbon, granny smith apple, orange, lemon, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, brown sugar

**available booze-less

mo’mosas mo’problems

choice of oj, grapefruit, strawberry, spiced pear or charcoal lemonade

bloody mary

tomato, guajillo, dill, capers, chipotle chili, smoked paprika, horseradish, lemon

choice of gin, vodka or tequila

Good Morning

avocado toast 11

multi-grain toast, maldon salt & chili flake, cage-free poached egg

add smoked salmon 4

coconut berry bowl 11

local coconut yogurt, fresh seasonal berries, house-made granola, Hidden Acres Honey

omelette 13

cage-free eggs, hen of the woods, beech & crimini mushrooms, spinach, goat cheese, served with crispy yukons

cheddar biscuit breakfast sandwich 14

house-made cheddar-chive biscuit, fried cage-free egg, canadian bacon, chipotle aioli, served with crispy yukons

spicy ji dan bing 14

cage-free eggs, crispy wontons, romaine, scallions, house-made curry baked into a street-style crepe, served with fresh greens

challah french toast 15

hearth-baked, bread-pudding style toast, seasonal berry compote, chantilly cream, pour-over vanilla anglaise

honey roasted vegetable hash 15

sunny-side-up cage-free eggs over honey roasted seasonal vegetables, crispy kale

kale florentine 14

poached cage-free eggs, crispy kale, toasted english muffin, house-made hollandaise, served with crispy yukons add canadian bacon 2

blueberry liège waffles 14

fresh blueberries, blueberry compote, chantilly cream, local pure maple syrup

classic brunch 14

cage-free eggs any style, choice of bacon or sausage, crispy yukons, choice of toast

Lunch for Brunch

kin burger 14

duck fat-roasted onions, shallot mayo, american cheese, brioche bun, served with fries –

add bacon 2

tahini miso chicken salad 15

gerber’s amish farm hearth-roasted chicken, harvest greens, rainbow carrot ribbons, candied pecans, tahini-miso dressing

nordic kale & beet 13

green & purple kale, roasted yellow beets, crispy chickpeas, red lentil, watermelon radish, feta, golden beet vinaigrette

morrocan lamb burger 15

golden beet yogurt, kalamata olives, watercress, mint on a brioche bun, served with fries

add grilled feta 2

Order Pickup Order Delivery

Find Us

625 Davis St
Evanston, IL

Hours

Monday-Friday

Brunch 11am – 3pm

Happy Hour 4pm

Dinner 5pm

Closed Tuesday

Saturday 10-11pm
Sunday 10-9pm

Get In Touch

847.563.8242.
info@nextofkinevanston.com

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A PLACE TO GATHER & ENJOY

Our Chef

Happening at the Restaurant

Toast New Years in the Neighborhood!

CATERING & EVENTS AT NEXT OF KIN

Our Menu

To Start

chicken fried scallop shooter 3

squash & ricotta tartine 10

lamb meatballs pozole 11

local honey butter fries 8

beer broiled p.e.i. mussels 16

tuna tataki 12

crispy brussels & cotija 9

butterkin squash bisque 6

Plates

fried chicken 22

charred harissa lamb shank 24

great lakes rainbow trout 22

lobster & scallop linguine 23

center-cut prime filet 40

miso mirin fresh atlantic salmon 24

spicy curry bowl 18

hanger steak & onion rings 26

kin burger 14

Sides

honey roasted veg 5

maine lobster mac 12

roasted broccoli & romanesco 5

brussels slaw 5

hearth roasted carrots 6

heavenly potato mash 5

Greens

local gem greens 6

roasted winter 13

tahini miso chicken 15

kale caesar 10

Next of Kin bar serves craft cocktails, local beer, and an ever-evolving wine list designed to delight our guests.

Cocktails

lover of all things

sweater weather

witching hour

blue forest

house rules

i’m on it

riverwalk

ginger’s delicious

sage advice

Brunch Cocktails

champagne & sprinkles

sweater weather

chai-town train

blue forest

inside scoop

stormy morning

i’m on it

mr. positive

mull it over (served hot)

mo’mosas mo’problems

bloody mary

Reds by the Glass

folly of the beast pinot noir 13

sean minor pinot noir 11

tiamo barbera 10

santa julia malbec 11

honoro vera merlot 9

perrin cotes du rhone rouge 8

hess shirttail cabernet 12

klinker brick old vine zin 12

Whites by the Glass

tiamo pinot grigio 10

ott0’s constant dream sauvignon blanc 12

tangent sauvignon blanc 10

marchesa gavi 11

sean minor chardonnay 11

Rosés by the Glass

jolie folle 11

pratsch organic rosé 9

Sparkling by the Glass